All Entries in the "City of Lamar" Category
Young and Old at Lamar Eagles Egg Hunt
Sunny and chilly weather this past Saturday, April 16th, made for some lively steps among the participants at the annual Lamar Eagles Lodge Easter Egg Hunt. The youngsters competed in their age groups for eggs scattered on the backyard lawn, filled with candy or in some cases, certificates redeemable for some toys on display […]
Lopes Day Ribbon Cutting Events at Lamar Community College
Lopes Day, April 14th, was an eventful day at the Lamar Community College campus as four ribbon-cutting events were held, highlighting the construction projects which will augment the academic curriculum and social atmosphere at LCC. Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held for the My Advancement Plan (MAP) Center at the Betz Technology Center, the […]
Bipartisan Bill to Create a Tax Credit to Increase Housing Supply and Revitalize Distressed Homes
Legislation Would Help Cover the Cost of Building or Renovating Homes, Help Existing Homeowners Stay in Their Homes Washington, D.C. –– Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, co-sponsored legislation led by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) to build and revitalize housing in distressed […]
Golden Plains Insurance Expands S.E. Colorado Operation
Lamar-based Golden Plains Insurance Agency, Inc. has announced another expansion with the acquisition of Baxter Agency in Eads. The purchase was completed April 5, 2022. Marilyn Baxter established Baxter Agency in 1989 to successfully serve clients across southeast Colorado from her office at 101 East 15th Street in Eads. Golden Plains is […]
LUB Discusses New Meter Installation Schedule and Cyber Security Guards
The utility board approved $704,028.57 in March purchase orders from a total of $729,264.83 of which $631,771.43 was for the estimated power purchase from ARPA for March. Bills amounting to $242,911.64 were also paid. The low bid of $27,383.76 from Blazer Electric was approved for LED light fixtures to maintain street and yard […]
Large Vehicle Parking Ordinance Okayed by Council
The Lamar City Council modified an ordinance under the Lamar Municipal Code, Chapter 26, Section 26-7(b) which addresses traffic and vehicles specifically as to parking of large vehicles, truck tractors or semitrailers on city streets. The council approved the new ordinance language on first reading in response to numerous complaints from area residents about […]
Lower Use Tax Revenues Drop City Taxes in Monthly Update
Although the City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenues were up 11.84% over this time last year for a $32,783 gain, that increase was offset by the drop in Use Tax and Other Tax collections by 31.10% and 14.18% respectively for a decrease of $10,420. However, the overall performance for February was up 7.18% […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity Annual Meeting on April 21st
John Hopper, Dean of Students at the Granada School District, is the keynote speaker for the annual Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) meeting set for 6pm on Thursday, April 21st, at the End of the Line Arena at Camp Amache in Granada. Hopper’s efforts in documenting and preserving the heritage and legacy of the […]
Councilman Bellomy Provides Context on his April 4th Vote
The Lamar City Council held a special work session this past Monday, April 4th, allowing the public a chance to ask questions and offer insight regarding two decisions the council would make in regular session pertaining to the ineligibility ruling on the marijuana ballot results from November 2021. Mike Bellomy, who represents Ward […]
The Changing Face of Education: Student Perspectives
Has education changed forever? Where do we go from here? GOAL High School, a blended-online charter school founded in 2007, offers a great alternative! What may seem like a daunting mission of developing productive members of society, GOAL has proven effective with over fourteen years of innovation. GOAL provides a chance for some of […]
County Vital Records Department Received Award on Perfect Performance
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issues the Vital Records Five Star Award to counties that achieve 100% on audits, zero deficiencies, complete all required training, and have no customer complaints. According to Megan Hillman, Prowers County Public Health Director, the county received the 2021 award recently and is one of […]
Lamar Council Votes Against Challenging Court Ruling on Petitions
The Lamar City Council voted no twice, following an open discussion of the avenues left open to it regarding the March 24, 2022 District Court ruling by Judge Michael Davidson, declaring the marijuana election results invalid. The votes were challenged in January resulting in a court trial against the City of Lamar and City […]
LCC Hosting Ribbon Cutting Events
Dr. Linda Lujan, Lamar Community College President, issued an invitation to the college on Thursday, April 14th for to celebrate the many new and renovated spaces on the campus. Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting: 11:00 MAP Center Ribbon Cutting – Betz Technology Building; Architect: HGF Architects, Inc., Pueblo CO – Construction Company: Skyler Design […]
Lamar School Board Reviews Last Minute Mascot Details
Representatives from the Lamar Re-2 School Board will be given a five-minute opportunity on April 15th to present the mascot and logo alternatives to the Colorado Commission on Indian Affairs. Board members and the mascot committee, tasked with finding an acceptable mascot and logo to replace the Lamar Savages themes, have approved two suggestions, […]
Brief Agenda for Lamar Utility Board
The Lamar Utility Board approved $90,160.22 in purchases from this past March from a total of $102,987.40 of which $10,055.25 were for vehicle repairs and $59,714.39 were for protection relay upgrades. The board also authorized payment of bills totaling $814,151.14 of which $631,771.43 were for electricity purchases from ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority. Light […]
